Not a fan of Wade, but I wish the ncaa would have gone all in and investigated Duke and Coach K and made public all the shenanigans that went on there.
LSU hoops receives a Notice of Allegations
It also seems like he's maintained his friendships with his former Illini teammates. It could be he realized the grass isn't always greener. If that's the case, I'd be thrilled to have him back as long as BU thinks he could manage the situation.
No, Auburn next please! Right before the NCAA tournament would be nice. Not that anything would that soon but the timing might be good.
drsmitty74
- Rochester
If he left because someone (he or mom) was not happy with playing time, being the man.......whatever, with the guys we have coming in, and the freshman this year, I feel that we are an even deeper and more talented team than when he was here to begin with. Seems like the alleged reasons for leaving would be more of an issue next year than the year he left. Just me thinkin' out loud
I actually think scholarship availability would be the bigger barrier. Think we're already overcommitted for next year were everyone with eligibility to come back. But of course there will be transfers. Between Trent, DMW and Plummer, and any transfers or someone like Jake moving on, I think if there is space, there will be minutes available.
Also just on the depth piece, we are losing at least 3 and potentially all 5 starters from this year's team. We will have a very young team next year. AM started every game for us on a team that was a 1-seed. I'm sure he could be of value.
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I don’t think it will happen. But it’s been discussed. Him and Brad still talk weekly
Even if it doesn’t happen, I think that is a cool testament to the character of Underwood and the respect AM has for him. Cool thing to hear as I certainly didn’t assume there was communication (especially on a weekly basis). We have a great HC and bunch of AC’s, everyone. Good time to be an Illini basketball fan.
Exactly, that’s great to hear. That makes me like Brad more for that than any other reason.
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The NCAA has no interest in policing LSU anymore than they do Duke. These organizations care as much of the sports or the athletes as McDonalds cares about their burgers. All they care about is selling the product which is a monopoly on licensing rights, and it’s only when those interests align does it appear that they have an interest in sportsmanship, fairness, athletes, education, etc.
MoCoMdIllini
- Montgomery County, Maryland
Is this one of those situations where allegations leveled against LSU will mean sanctions against someone like UL-Lafayette or -Monroe or what-have-you?
McDonald's cares more about the property they lease out than the burgers for sure. Very apt analogy.
Well I'm glad the NCAA has finally put their foot down and begun to consider starting to think about possibly doing something regarding LSU's clear recruiting violations. They've only had 5 years to look into it. I'm sure we will have real answers sometime before 2030.
sacraig
- The desert
Nah. LSU's first mistake in all this was not being a blue blood. Everyone knows the blue bloods are immune to consequences, but LSU may not be.
sacraig
- The desert
Or it was a funny joke and he has a sense of humor.
sacraig
- The desert
Clearly Alan Griffin is still tight with the program despite transferring out. It seems to me that there's a lot of evidence in the column for these people transferring out at least somewhat against their own wills.
That makes me think of Charlie Moore. He sure has seen a lot of the country. Including Kansas.Kansas needs to find a replacement for Jalen Coleman-Lands.
Does this mean BAM can cut his hair? /s
* I hate that the “/s” is required. Loses emphasis.
* I hate that the “/s” is required. Loses emphasis.
WHY? Both are so busy in their daily lives, one of them coaching and keeping in touch with recruits. The other one college classes with basketball practices and games. I don't understand how they could or why they would want to.
I’m no expert, but is this considered tampering? Think about how we would feel if another P5 coach was having WEEKLY conversations with our players!
Has this been verified to be true? Link?
I doubt if there is a link to tap into BU personal cell phone records.....
I would think the ship has sailed. I hope we get to see Skyy Clark in the Orange and Blue. I would think Miller probably won't be ready for basketball until Dec with a torn ACL. Maybe I am wrong. It takes time.
Exactly. That was my point. Why would they want to talk weekly, and how could anyone know if it's true.